Oct 19
/ARTIST TALK / PANEL / LATIN AMERICA / JAVIER REYES / ELEAZAR RUIZ / ODD NOTION
Immerse yourself in an evening celebrating the vibrant world of Latin American art and design. We're thrilled to host Dominican designers Javier Reyes and Eleazar Ruiz, both trailblazers who've founded their own design practices. They'll share their unique journeys, exploring how their Latin American roots have profoundly influenced their creative processes and shaped their remarkable careers.
What can we expect to hear?
Eleazar's journey—from his immigrant experience to his beginnings as an in-house graphic designer, culminating in the establishment of his now award-winning studio, Odd Notion—is a story he's eager to share.
Reyes will discuss the history of his work as a Latin American designer, his creative process and how Latin American culture deeply impacts his work. Reyes will expand on his work with Domincan and Oaxacan artisans, the nature of textile design and its impact on the communities and the planet.
What can we expect to hear?
Eleazar's journey—from his immigrant experience to his beginnings as an in-house graphic designer, culminating in the establishment of his now award-winning studio, Odd Notion—is a story he's eager to share.
Reyes will discuss the history of his work as a Latin American designer, his creative process and how Latin American culture deeply impacts his work. Reyes will expand on his work with Domincan and Oaxacan artisans, the nature of textile design and its impact on the communities and the planet.
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Date
Saturday, Oct 19th
4—7pm
Portland, OR
Saturday, Oct 19th
4—7pm
Portland, OR
Schedule
4pm: Intro
4:30—6pm: Panel
6—7pm: Q+A, Drinks
4pm: Intro
4:30—6pm: Panel
6—7pm: Q+A, Drinks
Speakers
Eleazar Ruiz, Founder of Odd Notion
Javier Reyes, Founder of Rrres / Landdd
Eleazar Ruiz, Founder of Odd Notion
Javier Reyes, Founder of Rrres / Landdd
Event Type
Public, All Welcome
Public, All Welcome
Speaker Spotlight—
Eleazar Ruiz is a Dominican award-winning designer and creative director. He founded Odd Notion, a B Corp and branding studio in Portland, Oregon. For over a decade, Eleazar has worked across in-house design teams, design agencies, and startups, gaining diverse experience in each sector. His client portfolio spans major brands like Nike, The Oregonian, Lyft, Microsoft, and Xbox, as well as over 100 small businesses.
Javier Reyes is a designer from the Dominican Republic. In 2016 he founded Rrres, a textile design studio based in Oaxaca,Mexico, and later in 2022 co-founded Landdd, a studio and showroom based in Portland, OR.
Javier’s work @rrrrrr.es
Eleazar’s work @oddnotion.studio
